Innova Scanners: Not Just for the Automotive Pro...

Innova Electronic Corporation is a leading supplier of test equipment and diagnostic reporting for the automotive aftermarket, offering high quality products, innovative diagnostics and value to their customers. All Innova products are researched, developed, designed, and rigorously tested at the company’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Irvine, California, because Innova Electronics understands that their customers’ exact needs are critical in delivering a quality automotive diagnostic tool.

For over 15 years, Innova’s nationwide network of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified repair technicians have developed an intensive database for diagnosing over 3 million possible automotive issues for any foreign and domestic car, light truck, van, SUV or hybrid vehicle.

All Innova products are supported by unmatched technical assistance from a staff of all ASE certified technicians. The same qualified technicians who help design our products, are available to answer customer questions from application to installation.

We love the fact that Innova recognizes the importance of understanding the economic and environmental issues that face drivers today. Their OBD2 products can diagnose issues that lead to excess emission output before the problem begins. All of their facilities have been designed with optimum energy efficiency in mind; decreasing overall energy consumption by 25% in 2012. Additionally, they have dedicated teams around the globe committed to discovering new and innovative ways to ensure automobile efficiency.

For the professional tech who wants access to advanced features and functions such as live data and airbag diagnostics, without all the hassle of having to learn a new tool, look no further than the Innova 3160. It’s all-in-one screen, easy-to-use Hot Keys and optional Repair Solutions make diagnosing vehicles a snap so you can squeeze in more productivity and play.


3160e ABS/SRS + CanOBD2 Scan Tool Color Screen. This awesome product works with any car, light truck, minivan, SUV or hybrid manufactured since 1996 (OBD2), both foreign and domestic. Its patented 2.8" all-in-one color display screen shows 20 pieces of vital information all displayed at one time, including diagnostic trouble code(s) and their definition(s) in English, French and Spanish.

Features include: Red-Yellow-Green LEDs indicates emissions monitor status. They can also help catch intermittent problems or confirm repairs during a drive cycle. Read and Erase CHECK ENGINE light codes with a click of a button. Diagnose and erase ABS (anti-lock brake) and SRS (airbag/supplemental restraint system) codes on most popular, newer-model Domestic, Asian, and European vehicles. View live-data stream. Graph, read, and record live-data values. Freeze frame shows engine conditions such as fuel trim, engine coolant temp, etc., at the time the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) was set. Battery/Alternator test – helps troubleshoot no-start car problems. Oil and battery maintenance light reset. 9-button format with HOT KEYS – provide easy access to important information, intuitive navigation. Memory/battery backup for off-car review and analysis. Battery low indicator – alerts when scan tool batteries need replacing to protect memory. Audible beep – alerts when tool is successfully linked to vehicle. Detachable cable – allows for easy replacement if it’s ever damaged. Free software and firmware updates, with included USB cable and any Internet-enabled PC or Mac.

This great product also includes optional access to RepairSolutions -- the most comprehensive, verified fix information available. Just connect your Innova tool to an Internet-enabled computer to see the most likely fix; estimate parts and labor for your specific geographic region; and see repair difficulty level to help decide if you want to fix it yourself.  Support is available Monday - Saturday (6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pacific Time) in English or Spanish, from Innova’s California-based team of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified technicians. 

There is also an Optional OBD1 Kit to diagnose most older model (1982-1995) vehicles and there is optional premium RepairSolutions coverage to access accurate, recommended fix(s), labor times, how-to-repair videos, predicted failures, unscheduled maintenance reminders, TSB and recall notifications, and more.